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mayorofangrytown
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Downingtown, PA
Joined: 08.16.2006

Dec 6 @ 1:05 PM ET
Do we know how Allison has been playing?
- johndewar

They're easing him back into the lineup. He's only played a few games so far.
mayorofangrytown
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Downingtown, PA
Joined: 08.16.2006

Dec 6 @ 1:06 PM ET
Flyers now in 2 straight rumor blogs we are back baby the flyers are back!!
- Just5

The light shines brightly on the truly worthy.
dragonoffrost
Season Ticket Holder
Location: The East Coast Dump, NJ
Joined: 10.12.2015

Dec 6 @ 1:34 PM ET
Flyers now in 2 straight rumor blogs we are back baby the flyers are back!!
- Just5


The miser is gone.

Stubhub seat prices have over doubled from $7 to $16 dollars a ticket for the cheapest...
SuperSchennBros
Location: Not protected by the Mods...I mean Mob. Take your best shot!
Joined: 09.01.2012

Dec 6 @ 1:36 PM ET
Yes and no. If he gets traded for a good haul and goes on to sign a 6 or 7 year with a cap hit around 7 million per, I don't think anyone is going to be upset or start ranting or raving if he has a good season next year. No one is doubting Simmonds ability to play now or in the near future. The concern is will he be worth the money 3+ years from now and also will he be looking for an NMC. You have to take emotions out of the decision making process and balance what is best for the team today with what is best for the team moving forward.
- BiggE

See, I think this is an overreaction post. I do. It isn’t a shot at you or anyone else. I’m saying yes I want to keep Simmonds but I also don’t know what he’s asking for. I have no idea. So while I say I want Simmonds and I think this team still needs him, it also depends on what works for both sides. I don’t think he’s a 7 million dollar player. I don’t think he should get 7 years. However, I think he’s been fair before and I think he’s a level headed guy who might be fair again. For those who were asking for the Flyers to trade for Nylander, I don’t think Nylander has ever been fair to his team and that could bite both him and the Leafs.
Pelle31Forever
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: PA
Joined: 05.20.2014

Dec 6 @ 1:41 PM ET
Do teams still get a required week off? Or was this that week?
- wcorvette


I believe the Flyers "bye week" is sometime in January.
Scoob
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: love is love
Joined: 06.29.2006

Dec 6 @ 1:42 PM ET
The light shines brightly on the truly worthy.
- mayorofangrytown


NC Flyers Fan
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 07.19.2018

Dec 6 @ 1:58 PM ET

Love what I have read on Rick Wilson. We got the Methuselah of hockey to join us and train our defensemen for our quest to the Cup. No wonder Hak is happy. Sometimes it only takes a different perspective to find a solution. Rick Methuselah Wilson is bound to have a very interesting perspective. That’s a Win.
FlyerFan16
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: CT
Joined: 09.21.2014

Dec 6 @ 2:01 PM ET
Do we know how Allison has been playing?
- johndewar

I believe he started the season late. I think he scored in his first game back but has only played a few games to date.

edit: Leight.
Glak18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: "It's pretty big loogie on my face, so I was pretty psssted".", PA
Joined: 06.26.2007

Dec 6 @ 2:01 PM ET
Flyers now in 2 straight rumor blogs we are back baby the flyers are back!!
- Just5


I love how people get so mad about it...its hilarious.
johndewar
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: South Jersey, NJ
Joined: 01.16.2009

Dec 6 @ 2:02 PM ET
Love what I have read on Rick Wilson. We got the Methuselah of hockey to join us and train our defensemen for our quest to the Cup. No wonder Hak is happy. Sometimes it only takes a different perspective to find a solution. Rick Methuselah Wilson is bound to have a very interesting perspective. That’s a Win.
- NC Flyers Fan


Hak probably likes that he even had a say in who was hired.

Gord Murphy was kind of forced on Hak.

Furthermore, Wilson and Hak have UND connections between them.
Shrike
Joined: 05.20.2016

Dec 6 @ 2:04 PM ET
was It Hextall or Hak?

If we only forecheck with one player when the puck is dumped, it’s hak.

If the forechecker always peels away instead of making contact, it’s hak.

If the pk is passive when the other team has the puck on the half wall, it’s hak.

If sanheim isn’t in the top 4 in icetime, it’s hak.

Watch the the other teams forecheck, always more than one, always forcing a decision with a stick check or body check. When the flyers forecheck, the other teams player just waits with the puck until our forechecker turns away. The only time it changes is when we are down by 2 goals, and then we are a force on offense.
NC Flyers Fan
Philadelphia Flyers
Joined: 07.19.2018

Dec 6 @ 2:11 PM ET
was It Hextall or Hak?

If we only forecheck with one player when the puck is dumped, it’s hak.

If the forechecker always peels away instead of making contact, it’s hak.

If the pk is passive when the other team has the puck on the half wall, it’s hak.

If sanheim isn’t in the top 4 in icetime, it’s hak.

Watch the the other teams forecheck, always more than one, always forcing a decision with a stick check or body check. When the flyers forecheck, the other teams player just waits with the puck until our forechecker turns away. The only time it changes is when we are down by 2 goals, and then we are a force on offense.

- Shrike


Or was it Murph + Hexy...we shall see.

PS Sanheim was certainly not ready for top 4 minutes, thus far.
Glak18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: "It's pretty big loogie on my face, so I was pretty psssted".", PA
Joined: 06.26.2007

Dec 6 @ 2:12 PM ET
Hak probably likes that he even had a say in who was hired.

Gord Murphy was kind of forced on Hak.

Furthermore, Wilson and Hak have UND connections between them.

- johndewar


They also shared a Digiorno pizza...it's not delivery, it's PK time.
wcorvette
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Boynton Beach, FL
Joined: 10.03.2010

Dec 6 @ 2:16 PM ET
They also shared a Digiorno pizza...it's not delivery, it's PK time.
- Glak18



with the speed of this team, it is definitely deep dish pizza
BiggE
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: SELL THE DAMN TEAM!
Joined: 04.17.2012

Dec 6 @ 2:16 PM ET
See, I think this is an overreaction post. I do. It isn’t a shot at you or anyone else. I’m saying yes I want to keep Simmonds but I also don’t know what he’s asking for. I have no idea. So while I say I want Simmonds, I think this team still needs him, it also depends on what works for both sides. I don’t think he’s a 7 million dollar player. I don’t think he should get 7 years. However, I think he’s been fair before and I think he’s a level headed guy who might be fair again. For those who were asking for the Flyers to trade for Nylander, I don’t think Nylander has ever been fair to his team and that could bite both him and the Leafs.
- SuperSchennBros


I don’t think Simmonds will be as easy to sign as you think. First off, both he and his agent know that he has been grossly underpaid the last 3-4 seasons and that this also his last chance at a big money deal. He may give the Flyers a small home team discount, but at the very least his agent is looking for 5 years at 35 million or 6 years 38-39, and some GM is going to make that deal or very close to it. Plus he already has a limited NTC, and he’ll want the same if not more in his next deal.

It doesn’t mean he’s not a great guy, but it’s just the reality of how the business works.
Scoob
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: love is love
Joined: 06.29.2006

Dec 6 @ 2:16 PM ET
I love how people get so mad about it...its hilarious.
- Glak18


tbh, I already miss the days of no leaks from the Flyers.
Keith25
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: DANBURY, CT
Joined: 02.07.2017

Dec 6 @ 2:17 PM ET
Getting Stone from Senators for Simmonds, Farabee and mid round pick would be sweet
BiggE
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: SELL THE DAMN TEAM!
Joined: 04.17.2012

Dec 6 @ 2:17 PM ET
with the speed if this team, it is definitely deep dish pizza
- wcorvette


LOL
Shrike
Joined: 05.20.2016

Dec 6 @ 2:20 PM ET
Or was it Murph + Hexy...we shall see.

PS Sanheim was certainly not ready for top 4 minutes, thus far.

- NC Flyers Fan


Well then not playing him is certainly going to help him play better. Benching him for not having experience is the quickest way to get him experience.
wcorvette
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Boynton Beach, FL
Joined: 10.03.2010

Dec 6 @ 2:21 PM ET
I don’t think Simmonds will be as easy to sign as you think. First off, both he and his agent know that he has been grossly underpaid the last 3-4 seasons and that this also his last chance at a big money deal. He may give the Flyers a small home team discount, but at the very least his agent is looking for 5 years at 35 million or 6 years 38-39, and some GM is going to make that deal or very close to it. Plus he already has a limited NTC, and he’ll want the same if not more in his next deal.

It doesn’t mean he’s not a great guy, but it’s just the reality of how the business works.

- BiggE



I would rather trade

1. you can help pick the team and by pick I mean pick a team in the western conference
2. see #1, if Simmer is in the east I believe 100% he will wreck the Flyers for a long time to come.
3. Simmer deserves the contract you mentioned above, I just dont want the Flyers to give it to him
mayorofangrytown
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Downingtown, PA
Joined: 08.16.2006

Dec 6 @ 2:22 PM ET
I don’t think Simmonds will be as easy to sign as you think. First off, both he and his agent know that he has been grossly underpaid the last 3-4 seasons and that this also his last chance at a big money deal. He may give the Flyers a small home team discount, but at the very least his agent is looking for 5 years at 35 million or 6 years 38-39, and some GM is going to make that deal or very close to it. Plus he already has a limited NTC, and he’ll want the same if not more in his next deal.

It doesn’t mean he’s not a great guy, but it’s just the reality of how the business works.

- BiggE

I'd trade him to Toronto and let him take his shot at a cup this season then if the team still has interest you can revisit his signing in June. The Leafs will be looking for a rental.
BiggE
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: SELL THE DAMN TEAM!
Joined: 04.17.2012

Dec 6 @ 2:24 PM ET
I would rather trade

1. you can help pick the team and by pick I mean pick a team in the western conference
2. see #1, if Simmer is in the east I believe 100% he will wreck the Flyers for a long time to come.
3. Simmer deserves the contract you mentioned above, I just dont want the Flyers to give it to him

- wcorvette


I agree wholeheartedly. Chiarelli is an idiot and under enormous pressure to win now. I’d offer Simmonds and our 2019 2nd for Puljujarvi and their 2019 1st. They can make it top 3 protected since odds are it ends up being, if they miss, in the 11-15 range.
Glak18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: "It's pretty big loogie on my face, so I was pretty psssted".", PA
Joined: 06.26.2007

Dec 6 @ 2:24 PM ET
Getting Stone from Senators for Simmonds, Farabee and mid round pick would be sweet
- Keith25


I would rather give up Frost than Farabee, but would rather give up neither unless it was for a monster superstar
wcorvette
Season Ticket Holder
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: Boynton Beach, FL
Joined: 10.03.2010

Dec 6 @ 2:25 PM ET
I'd trade him to Toronto and let him take his shot at a cup this season then if the team still has interest you can revisit his signing in June. The Leafs will be looking for a rental.
- mayorofangrytown



Flyers will get nowhere near his true value if they trade him to the Leafs.


or

Marleau and a conditional 2nd for Simmonds
Glak18
Philadelphia Flyers
Location: "It's pretty big loogie on my face, so I was pretty psssted".", PA
Joined: 06.26.2007

Dec 6 @ 2:26 PM ET
Flyers will get nowhere near his true value if they trade him to the Leafs.


or

Marleau and a conditional 2nd for Simmonds

- wcorvette


NO WAY for Marleau
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